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Honor Societies

National classic languages fraternity promoting interest in all aspects of Greek and Roman literature, art, and life

Eligibility: at least a B average in advanced courses in either Greek or Latin

Established: 1952

Iota Iota Iota

National honor society that recognizes academic excellence in the field of Gender and Sexuality Studies while striving to maintain the feminist values central to Gender and Sexuality Studies: egalitarianism, inclusiveness, and a celebration of the diversity of women′s experiences. Iota Iota Iota works to promote an interest in Gender and Sexuality Studies and research in social problems affecting all women.

Eligibility: six hours in Gender and Sexuality Studies courses with a 3.0 average or above

Recognizes outstanding members of fraternities and sororities on the basis of scholarship and leadership

Eligibility: rising juniors and seniors members with GPA equal to or above the all-Greek average

Theta Nu chapter chartered: 1987

Omicron Delta Epsilon

International Economics Honor Society recognizing scholastic excellence in economics and establishing closer ties between students and faculty within and between participating colleges

Eligibility: juniors and seniors making economics one of their major interests, at least 12 hours of coursework in economics, at least a 3.50 average in all economics courses, and in the top third of their class

Rhodes chapter (Theta Chapter of Tennessee) established: 1979

Omicron Delta Kappa

National organization recognizing junior and senior leadership in activities for the good of the college - such as scholarship, athletics, and publications

Eligibility: No more than 3% of the student body may be elected to membership

International honor society in History promoting the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and thought among historians; bringing students, teachers, and writers of history together both intellectually and socially; and encouraging and assisting historical research and publication by its members

Rhodes chapter established: 1990

Eligibility: Students who have completed the required number of history hours while maintaining high standards in all of their academic studies

For over 200 years, election (by the current local chapter membership) to Phi Beta Kappa has recognized exceptional academic achievement in the liberal arts and sciences.

Rhodes is one of only 283 colleges and universities in the nation to be awarded a chapter of this prestigious honor society.

Rhodes Chapter (Gamma Chapter of Tennessee) established: 1949

Pi Kappa Lambda

Honorary academic music fraternity recognizing outstanding achievement in music

Eligibility: Only up to 20% of seniors majoring in music may be elected

Established: 1949

Psi Chi

National honorary society in Psychology affiliated with the American Psychological Association and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies; encourages excellence in scholarship and advances the science of Psychology as a profession